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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

Family Balance Sheet

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. Garden Harvest. I planted a small garden this year: 2 tomato plants, 1 cucumber, 1 pepper plant that sadly didn’t make it, and 1 butternut squash. Plasma donation: $47.

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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

Family Balance Sheet

Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Homemade Basil and Walnut Pesto: I made my second batch of homemade pesto from my two garden basil plants. Plasma Donations: $420. I earned $420 from 5 donations and a $50 bonus in the month of July. Got Bacon Fat?

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

Family Balance Sheet

For starters, I didn’t donate plasma this month and that is usually my biggest source of extra cash. I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. But in the end, $155 is still a gift.

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Christmas Savings Club | July Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100. Set aside your monthly savings goal for August. Happy 5 months til Christmas! On with the July meeting. How did I do in July?

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

SET GOALS Encourage your child to make a list of things they want to do or accomplish with their extra time. Serve food at a local soup kitchen or help at a community garden, or donate clothing, food, or toys. This will help “reset” their brain and prevent tech overload. Take Time For Others Make time for acts of service.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Recently I tried something completely new to me and earned $1000 in less than 3 months by donating plasma–see the details in #14. If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. Bring in Extra Money: 14 – Donate Plasma.

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"Potential Accomplishments" and The Natural Magic of List-Making: Creating a Master~List

Frugal Luxuries

The mere act of writing it out has already primed my thoughts and attitude toward my goals for the month and.as My micro-goals for achieving this are layered and consist of a series of tasks such as bringing the extra television downstairs to replace the old one in the nook. What are your goals for this month? the carpet.

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